Paralegal - Workers' Compensation at Chartwell Law

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Drafting, Case Management, Court Procedures, Legal Memoranda, Pleadings, Subpoenas, Discovery Demands, Case Law Research, Lexis Advance, Document Management, Conflict Management, Planning & Priority Setting, E-filing Procedures, Billing Processes, Adobe, Microsoft Office

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Description The Paralegal provides critical support to attorneys in all phases of litigation and case management. This role requires strong legal drafting skills, familiarity with court procedures, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload with precision and professionalism. A Paralegal typically support two or more or Attorneys, achieving minimum billable standards. Primary Job Duties: Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, subpoenas, discovery demands and responses, correspondence, and discovery motions Organize, chart, and process incoming records and invoices Follow up on outstanding records via phone, email, and mail Prepare answers and legal correspondence Manage a large caseload while supporting multiple attorneys Review documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosure Conduct case law research using Lexis Advance and public access websites to support defense strategies Assist attorneys in preparing for mediation and trial Retrieve and save documents using the firm’s document management system Key Competencies: Communicating - Legal Professionals provide the information required by others in a concise, direct, and unambiguous way. They perceive how the message affects the receiver and strive to ensure that the receiver clearly understands the specifics and function of the message. Conflict Management - Legal Professionals address problems openly and objectively and bring substantial conflicts and disagreements into the open with the intention of resolving issues in an unemotional and constructive manner. Professionalism - Legal Professionals set high standards and serve as role models for work performance, ethical conduct, and respect for others. They consistently conduct themselves in a manner consistent with generally accepted moral principles and values and within the guidelines and best practices of their profession. Planning & Priority Setting - Legal Professionals identify priorities and develop detailed action plans that include objectives, accountabilities, time frames, standards, review stages, and contingencies. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Requirements Minimum 3 years of experience as a practice group paralegal Familiarity with state courts, including e-filing procedures Experience in drafting legal documents and managing billing processes Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook and Word Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment Experience with Aderant Total Office (ATO) and NetDocs preferred Proficiency in Lexis Advance for legal research

Responsibilities

The Paralegal supports attorneys throughout litigation and case management by drafting various legal documents, managing records and invoices, and conducting legal research using tools like Lexis Advance. This role involves managing a high-volume caseload while supporting multiple attorneys and assisting in trial preparation.